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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. engages in the business of providing global logistics services. The company offers its customers a seamless international network supporting the movement and strategic positioning of goods. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight. The company also provides additional services, including value-added distribution, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, domestic time definite transportation services, purchase order management and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors International of Washington was founded in May 1979 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. More »

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